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RO56 KNU

2006 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,026 mi
Last recorded181,026 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A8101,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 KNU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 181,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 175,345 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 165,700 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2022 165,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 158,501 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 151,492 miles

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 134,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,897 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 119,897 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,340 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,929 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,246 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,231 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs are wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,659 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 18,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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RO56 KNU is a 2006 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 101,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO56 KNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO56 KNU registered?

RO56 KNU is a 2006 Audi A8, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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